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City of Beauty

Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia and is often regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Vancouver’s splendor can be attributed to its spectacular location on the edge of a huge natural harbor where the Fraser River meets the Pacific Ocean’s Strait of Georgia. In addition, the north shore of the harbor (Burrard Inlet) gives rise to the massive Coast Mountains, which extend in an unbroken chain all the way to Alaska. The combination of incredible natural beauty and lucrative industries has made Vancouver a premier luxury travel destination. The enchanting aura of the city and its position bordering the astonishing wilderness makes it an irresistible target for luxury hotel travelers. Vancouver luxury hotels will ensure an incredibly relaxing and pampering stay for even the most experienced luxury hotels traveler. For ultimate charm and comfort while visiting Vancouver, choose from the city’s many luxury hotels. Luxury hotels may vary in style and location, but each guarantees an unforgettable experience designed to make you feel like royalty.

Vancouver Attractions

If you can ever pull yourself away from the allure of Vancouver luxury hotels, you’ll find an exciting world of culture, art, theater, and exciting attractions in the city of Vancouver.

A ticket to the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre is an unforgettable crowd pleaser. Before the real fun gets started, guests will enjoy a delicious four-course meal while cast members wander about entertaining diners with impromptu humor. After dinner, patrons will find themselves on the edge of their seats as they watch (and interact with!) the rapid-fire comedy skits, musical parodies, and impersonations. The Giggle Dam has four shows each year, and reservations are recommended for this unspeakably entertaining outing.

The Vancouver Art Gallery hosts cutting-edge exhibits as well as works of renowned historical artists. Located in the heart of downtown, the Gallery is dedicated to reflecting the creativity and dynamic energy of Vancouver. At any given time, two to three exhibitions are borrowed from other institutions and ten to twelve are developed in-house.

Vancouver nightlife is a thriving mix of lively music venues, cozy pubs, and hip dance clubs. Two popular late-night destinations sure to entice you away from luxury hotels are Denman Street and the Davie Street Village. Local casinos offer a wide array of performances as well as slot machines and games tables. Whether in the mood for a charming Irish pub, an energetic performance by a local band, or a late-night round of 21, Vancouver will keep all of its luxury travelers up well after the sun goes down.

Natural Beauty

Vancouver is one luxury destination where you’ll be sure to want to take a few moments away from the massages and facials of luxury hotels and spas to explore the outdoors. Opportunities to experience nature are virtually limitless in Vancouver. The moment you step out from your luxury hotel and set your gaze towards the sea, you chance witnessing pacific gray whales and orcas cavorting playfully. Many other sea creatures make the Vancouver coast their home including sea lions, dolphins, and seals. Hop onto the whale watching craft of your choice, and settle in for a half-day journey that will leave you awe-struck, clutching your camera and returning home with a hearty handful of photographs to capture your memories on the water. Vancouver’s natural wonders can also be experienced by rafting down a remote wilderness river surrounded by nature's mightiest mountains. During your time on the river, keep an eye out for grizzly and black bears hunting salmon in their own protected environment. Luxury hotels have a wealth of valuable information at their concierge desk on nature guide organizations and touring companies in Vancouver. Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful service made available to you at no extra charge by most all luxury hotels.

During your luxury travels to Vancouver, you won’t want to miss the expansive Stanley Park. In 1886, Vancouver's first City Council made a momentous decision by petitioning the Federal Government to lease 1,000 acres of a largely logged peninsula for park and recreation purposes. Now covered with mature forest including gigantic fir, cedar, hemlock and alder, Stanley Park makes up a generous portion of Vancouver. There are countless recreational activities in this outdoor haven. You’ll find the perfect place for outdoor activities like walking, jogging, skating or biking not far from Vancouver’s luxury hotels at the scenic 6.2-mile Seawall in the park. You’ll also find a pitch and putt golf course bordered by the spring-blooming Ted and Mary Greig Rhododendron Garden. Find out more about Stanley Park and all it offers at your luxury hotels concierge desk.

For a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the pampering of luxury hotels and spas, visit the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden in the heart of Chinatown. The first full-scale Classical Chinese garden built outside of China is truly a historical, horticultural, and architectural masterpiece in the very center of Vancouver. Relax your heart and mind, restore your energy and immerse yourself in the perfect balance of weathered rocks, jade green water, and mystical plants.

A heart-stopping thrill awaits luxury hotel travelers brave enough to step onto the Capilano Suspension Bridge just miles from downtown Vancouver. Leave the elegant world of luxury hotels behind as you embark on a journey filled with a unique mix of history, culture, and adventure. The Capilano Suspension Bridge will take you into the heart of a West Coast rainforest. Treetops Adventure leads guests across seven suspension bridges high among the evergreens where the air is crisp and cool and guided nature tours heighten the rainforest experience. The Capilano Suspension Bridge is one stroll through the park you’ll never forget!

Splendid Detours

Luxury hotels facing west bestow their guests with a view of a magnificent wide-stretching island interrupting the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Just a ferry ride across the bay from the city of Vancouver is Vancouver Island. At the island’s southern point is Victoria, the capital of British Columbia. Victoria is known as the city of flowers. Lampposts are festooned with magnificent hanging flower baskets and gardens abound throughout the city. Perhaps the most stunning display of flowers is the Butchart Gardens. Once an old quarry, it has been transformed into one of the world's finest and most famous gardens. As you step off the ferry and set out to explore the capital, you’ll find the downtown neatly arranged around a small yet bustling Inner Harbour. The Legislative Buildings, outlined at night with 3,330 lights, sit adjacent to the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum. This top-rated facility is agreeably one of the finest natural history museums in the world and well-worth a daytrip visit.

At the heart of the British Columbia’s wine country is the Okanagan Valley. Featuring lush orchards and famed vineyards, the valley also boasts a lake to make it a great destination for summer fun in the sun. Just miles away from Vancouver is the chic village of Whistler, the top-rated ski destination in North America. In this chic elegant town, you can choose from outdoor activities ranging from cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and ice-skating to paragliding, and flightseeing. A day in the Okanagan Valley promises to be a fun-filled and exciting trip any time of the year. After such an active day, the benefits of luxury hotels become apparent. On the leisurely return drive towards Vancouver, your mind will flood with thoughts of Jacuzzis, hot tubs, and all of the other luxury amenities found at luxury hotels that will surely help you relax and unwind.

Dining

In a city where restaurants are constantly evolving, Vancouver’s districts serve up just about every type of atmosphere and flavor sought by patrons. Luxury hotels often have an in-house restaurant, and although the food is doubtlessly impeccable there, you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to explore the diverse dining world Vancouver has to offer. While in the Robson Street Shopping District, sip your favorite beverage at a lounge, throw back a few oysters, dig into a steak, or select your favorite bottle from a local wine shop. In the West End, Vancouver’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhood, diners will find fusion delights, ice cream and gelato, sushi, decadent cupcakes, fish and chips, and bountiful cocktails. Once a musty warehouse district, Vancouver’s Yaletown is now the hippest spot in town. Enjoy French cuisine, seafood, indulgent food and jazz music, and superb Sunday brunches. There’s so much to choose from in Vancouver while enjoying the stay at your luxury hotels, you just may find yourself eating your way through the city!

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